Happy Parents’ Day
The month of May is family month in Korea. There are several celebrations in this month. The first one is Labor or Workers Day on May 1st. Last Sunday, May 5th, is Children’s Day and tomorrow, May 8th,...
View ArticleHappy Teacher’s Day (스승의날)
Every year, we celebrate 스승의날 (Seu-seung-ui nal) or Teacher’s Day in Korea. The first Teacher’s Day in the country was celebrated on May 26, 1963. The date was changed to May 15th in 1965 and has...
View ArticleRemembering the Fallen on Korea’s Memorial Day (현충일)
Today, June 6, is a national holiday in South Korea. We are remembering the brave men and women who fought in the Korean War and beyond and ultimately gave the unselfish sacrifice of their lives. This...
View ArticleChuseok: Before, During and After
This year marks my 11th Chuseok. My first one happened barely a month after I came to Korea. It was unforgettable as it was a new experience, but also stressful because I didn’t know what to do and I...
View ArticleOctober 3rd is Foundation Day in Korea
On October 3rd, we celebrate 개천절 (gae-cheon-jeol) or the founding of Korea. According to the story written in the “Samguk Yusa” (or the “Memorabilia of the Three Kingdoms”), heaven sent Dangun as the...
View ArticleKorean 14th day holidays!
Tomorrow is Valentine’s Day, a day that isn’t for me and my husband. We just thought that we don’t need a special day to express our love for each other, since we do it everyday in simple but...
View ArticleNew Year, New Calendar
It’s just 15 minutes before the year 2012 is over. As I’m writing this, Korean lawmakers are busy at work at the National Assembly. No rest for them on new year’s eve and the first day of the year! In...
View ArticleHolidays in Korea for the year 2013
Here’s another one of the calendars we have at home… It is the “Infinity Challenge” aka “Muhan Dojeon” calendar. It’s one of Korea’s most popular television shows. My son received the calendar from his...
View ArticleThe 14th Day in Korea
Ever heard of the 14th day monthly occasions in Korea? I was amused when I first heard that the 14th day of every month is a special day. Aside from Valentine’s and White Day, most of these so-called...
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